Study Guide for "The Words of Christ and the Holy Ghost Will Lead Us to the Truth"

In his inspiring talk, Elder Takashi Wada of the Seventy explores the profound truths of the gospel plan of salvation and the pivotal roles that the words of Christ and the Holy Ghost play in guiding us to these truths. Elder Wada shares personal experiences from his youth in Japan, illustrating how the teachings of Jesus Christ and the influence of the Holy Ghost provided direction, comfort, and a sense of divine identity. Through his testimony, Elder Wada invites us to embrace the words of Christ and the Holy Ghost as guides in our journey towards eternal life.

Before Reading

Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:

What is the significance of the plan of salvation in our lives?
How can the words of Christ guide us in our daily decisions?
In what ways does the Holy Ghost communicate with us?
What role does prayer play in recognizing the Holy Ghost?
How does understanding our divine potential influence our life choices?

Topics

Understand the Plan of Salvation

Elder Wada discusses the plan of salvation, emphasizing our divine potential as children of God. He explains how this plan, through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, allows us to be redeemed from sin and receive eternal life.

God is our Father in Heaven. We are His spirit children, and we are created after His image.

Through His sacrifice, the Atonement, Jesus Christ made it possible for us to be redeemed from our sins and be resurrected and receive eternal life.

What are the key components of the plan of salvation?
How does the Atonement of Jesus Christ fit into the plan of salvation?
How does knowing your divine potential affect your daily choices?
In what ways can you better align your life with the plan of salvation?

Rely on the Words of Christ

Elder Wada shares his experience of finding comfort and direction through the words of Christ found in the New Testament. He emphasizes the transformative power of Christ's teachings in his life.

Feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.

Though I did not understand all the words He said, His words comforted me, lifted my soul, and gave me hope.

What does it mean to "feast upon the words of Christ"?
How can the words of Christ provide guidance in our lives?
Reflect on a time when the words of Christ provided you with guidance or comfort.
How can you incorporate more study of Christ's teachings into your daily routine?

Recognize the Holy Ghost

Elder Wada describes how he learned to recognize the Holy Ghost through prayer and the influence of Latter-day Saint missionaries. He highlights the importance of personal revelation in understanding our divine identity.

Heavenly Father knows and loves me, He would speak to me personally, uniquely, and in ways I would understand through the Holy Ghost.

Their prayer in my behalf was a reflection of Heavenly Father and the Savior’s love for me.

How does the Holy Ghost communicate with us?
Why is personal revelation important in our spiritual journey?
What steps can you take to better recognize the promptings of the Holy Ghost?
How has the Holy Ghost confirmed your divine identity to you personally?

Value the Power of Prayer

Elder Wada emphasizes the significance of prayer in connecting with Heavenly Father and receiving guidance through the Holy Ghost. He shares a personal story of how prayer helped him feel Heavenly Father's love.

Praying to Heavenly Father helped me know who He is and my relationship with Him—that I was His beloved spirit son.

I heard my name. Instead of opening the door, I listened to the voice on the other side of the door.

What are the key components of a sincere prayer?
How can prayer help us recognize the influence of the Holy Ghost?
Reflect on a time when prayer brought you peace or guidance.
How can you improve your personal prayers to invite the Spirit more fully into your life?

Embrace Your Divine Identity

Elder Wada discusses the impact of understanding our identity as children of God. He explains how this knowledge influences our decisions and our commitment to follow Jesus Christ.

The decision to follow the Savior Jesus Christ by being baptized and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost blessed my life more than I ever imagined.

Knowing this incredible plan will help us know we are children of God and we can become like Him.

How does understanding your divine identity affect your life choices?
What are the blessings of living in accordance with your divine potential?
How does your understanding of being a child of God influence your daily interactions with others?
What can you do to strengthen your testimony of your divine identity?